GMC Canyon Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current GMC Canyon is 213″ long, 75.6″ wide, on a 131.5″ wheelbase, weighing 4,971 lb. Since 2004 it has grown 3% in length and gained 35% in weight. At 17.7 feet it fits a standard garage and overhangs a street parking space.

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Every GMC Canyon generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·GMC Canyon dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2004–2012	207.1″	67.7″	66.5″	126″	3,688 lb
2015–2022	212.6″	74.4″	70.5″	128.3″	4,215 lb
2023–2026	213″	75.6″	79.9″	131.5″	4,971 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 2004 to today the Canyon gained 5.9″ of length (3%) and 1,283 lb of weight (35%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

Canyon year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 21 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·GMC Canyon dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2026	213″	75.6″	131.5″	4,989 lb	4
2025	213″	75.6″	131.5″	4,989 lb	4
2024	213″	75.6″	131.5″	4,989 lb	4
2023	213″	75.6″	131.5″	4,989 lb	4
2022	216.5″	74.4″	132.3″	4,217 lb	6
2021	216.5″	74.4″	132.3″	4,217 lb	6
2020	216.5″	74.4″	132.3″	4,217 lb	6
2019	216.5″	74.4″	132.3″	4,217 lb	6
2018	216.5″	74.4″	132.3″	4,217 lb	6
2017	216.5″	74.4″	132.3″	4,217 lb	6
2016	216.5″	74.4″	132.3″	4,217 lb	6
2015	216.5″	74.4″	132.3″	4,217 lb	6
2012	202″	68.1″	120.9″	3,691 lb	6
2011	202″	68.1″	120.9″	3,691 lb	6
2010	202″	68.1″	120.9″	3,691 lb	6
2009	202″	68.1″	120.9″	3,691 lb	6
2008	202″	68.1″	120.9″	3,691 lb	6
2007	202″	68.1″	120.9″	3,691 lb	6
2006	202″	68.1″	120.9″	3,691 lb	6
2005	202″	68.1″	120.9″	3,691 lb	6
2004	202″	68.1″	120.9″	3,691 lb	6

ROWS 21·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Canyon fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·GMC Canyon — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	17.7 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	17.7 ft	Overhangs — expect a tight squeeze
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6.3 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 299 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·GMC Canyon against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	75.6″	76.8″	-1.2″
Wheelbase	131.5″	123.2″	+8.3″
Curb weight	4,971 lb	4,511 lb	460 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a GMC Canyon?

213″ (17′ 9″) in its current generation, 75.6″ wide and 79.9″ tall.

How much does a GMC Canyon weigh?

4,971 lb at the kerb, which is 35% more than the first generation we hold from 2004.

Will a Canyon fit in a garage?

At 17.7 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet will be a squeeze.

Has the Canyon got bigger over the years?

Yes — 5.9″ longer and 1,283 lb heavier since 2004, across 3 generations. Weight grew 35%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.